Shanty Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lima beans
1 lb. bacon
1 c. brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash beans, then put in 5-quart kettle.
Add beans and water to top; add bacon that has been cut into 1-inch pieces.
Cook for 1 1/2 hours, then add the brown sugar and cook 1/2 hour longer, or until beans are soft.